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City of Carlsbad

Volunteer Coordinator - Library & Cultural Arts (Part Time)

City of Carlsbad, Carlsbad, California, United States, 92002


Volunteer Coordinator - Library & Cultural Arts (Part Time)

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Volunteer Coordinator - Library & Cultural Arts (Part Time)

Salary

$22.88 Hourly

Location

Carlsbad, CA

Job Type

Part-Time Hourly

Job Number

0822-24

Department

Library & Cultural Arts

Opening Date

08/26/2024

Closing Date

9/17/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

Description

Benefits

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The Position

The Position

The City of Carlsbad Library & Cultural Arts Department (L&CA) is currently seeking qualified applicants for the Volunteer Coordinator (part-time) position. This position will support the volunteer program for L&CA including recruiting volunteers, processing volunteer applications and placing volunteers in positions to support the needs of the department.

This position works closely with staff throughout the department and city as well as with members of the public and volunteers. A highly qualified applicant will be team-orientated, self-motivated, possess excellent customer service skills, be well organized with strong attention to detail and be an effective communicator both verbally and in writing.

The Volunteer Coordinator is expected to work at all three Library locations. Scheduled work hours are expected to be 12 – 18 hours a week and may include nights and weekends.

DEI

The City of Carlsbad embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and recognizes the vital relationship of a culturally diverse, engaged work environment and innovative excellence. A diverse, equitable and inclusive work climate comprises personal experiences, values, and views shaped from differences of culture and circumstance. Our organization appreciates belonging, creativity, recognition and retention of its employees and is committed to hiring and developing motivated, productive and talented employees who provide services and enhance our quality of life. We work to embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our responsibility and goal.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

The Volunteer Coordinator will perform the following duties:

Work with staff to assess volunteer needs and develop volunteer position descriptions

Develop volunteer opportunities to support L&CA services, events, and programs

Create a welcoming atmosphere conducive to encouraging volunteer participation

Recruit, assess and process volunteer applications including qualification, reference and background reviews

Lead volunteer orientations incorporating city policies, including respectful workplace and workplace safety

Recognize volunteers by planning and coordinating events or other activities.

Maintain and monitor confidential records pertaining to volunteers to ensure accuracy and up to date information, including tracking and statistical data on individual and group volunteer involvement

Qualifications

Qualifications

Possess excellent customer service and written/verbal communication skills

Able to work cooperatively with the public and staff

Able to work independently while managing multiple tasks with attention to detail

Proficient in working with various computer applications and databases, including but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Experience & Education

Experience & Education

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would qualify

Previous volunteer coordination experience in a professional capacity is highly desired

APPLE Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program: EAP (https://cityweb.carlsbadca.gov/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=24027)

40 hours of sick leave per fiscal year (July 1- June 30)

Eligible to use after the first 90 days of work

Part time positions do not have benefits, and cannot exceed 980 hours in a fiscal year (July 1- June 30).

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Describe your past experience working with volunteers.

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Describe your past experience using a volunteer management software program or database.

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Agency

City of Carlsbad

Address

1635 Faraday Ave. Carlsbad, California, 92008

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/carlsbad

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